Republicans fear Democratic healthcare amendments!

Well, well, well. Now we know: Beneath the superficial self-confidence of Republicans
discussing healthcare, they are truly terrified of Democrats offering amendments
to their alleged healthcare repeal bill.

It would be fitting and appropriate for Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) to bring up
healthcare under an open rule, or a bipartisan rule allowing several Democratic
amendments. Looks like he won't. Looks like will break one of his major campaign
promises to open up the House almost immediately after the swearing-in. If he does,
Republicans will regret breaking a major campaign promise, and so shortly after
the elections.

Read my lips: The Republicans bring no change!

Make no mistake, former and possibly future Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has
her team planning ways to get votes for Democratic healthcare amendments, on one
vehicle or another.

House Republicans should man up, and offer Democrats the opportunity for amendments
they promised during the campaign.

It is fun to watch Republicans fearing Democratic healthcare amendments. It will
be fun to watch when Nancy Pelosi makes her move when the time is right to strike.

My advice to Republicans: Don't be afraid,. Keep your promises. Open up the rule.
Allow the amendments, because sooner or later they are coming. The Republicans can
run on healthcare, but they can't hide, which is why they are afraid.